Vincenzo Alberto Annese

Early career

Annese began his coaching career in the youth team of Fidelis Andria in 2010. In 2012, he joined Foggia as part of the coaching staff during the 2012–13 and 2013–14 seasons. Between 2015 and 2016, he worked abroad in Latvia with JFK Saldus and with the Armenia U-19 and U-17 national teams.

Bechem United

In January 2017, Annese was appointed as the head coach of Ghanaian Premier League club Bechem United for the 2017 season. Under his management, the club finished as runner-up in the Ghana Super Cup.

Ahli Al-Khaleel

On 25 July 2017, Annese joined West Bank Premier League club Ahli Al-Khaleel on a one-year deal as the head coach. He led the club to the finals of 2016–17 Palestine Cup and 2017 West Bank Super Cup.

PSIS Semarang

For the 2018 season, Annese was appointed head coach of Liga 1 club PSIS Semarang.

Belize

On 17 June 2019, Annese signed a one-year contract to become head coach of the Belize national football team.

Gokulam Kerala

On 19 August 2020, Annese joined I-League club Gokulam Kerala. Under him, the club won their first I-League title in the 2020–21 season and qualified for the 2022 AFC Cup group stage. During his tenure, the club achieved a 21-match unbeaten run in the I-League. Under his management, Gokulam Kerala won the 2021–22 I-League title, becoming the first club to win consecutive I-League titles. He received the 2021–22 I-League Best Coach award. At the 2022 AFC Cup group stage…

Annese began his football career as a midfielder for the youth team of Venezia. He later played for Martina Franca, Noicattaro and Leonessa Altamura. After a brief playing career, Annese attended the Higher Institute of Physical Education (ISEF) at the Università degli studi di Foggia and the University of Verona, focusing on the adaptation of sports to disabled people.

Manager

Bechem United

Ghana Super Cup: 2017 Ahli Al-Khaleel

Palestine Cup runner-up: 2016–17 West Bank Super Cup runner-up: 2017 Gokulam Kerala

I-League: 2020–21, 2021–22 Nepal

2023 Prime Minister's Three Nations Cup Individual

Syed Abdul Rahim Award (I-League Best Coach): 2021–22